A model for nonlinear interactions of internal gravity waves with saturated regions by Daniel Ruprecht, Rupert Klein

“…A model for interactions between non-hydrostatic gravity waves and deep convective narrow hot towers is presented. The starting point of the derivation are the conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy for compressible flows combined with a bulk micro-physic model. …”
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Weak Jets and Strong Cyclones: Shallow-Water Modeling of Giant Planet Polar Caps by O'Neill, Morgan E, Emanuel, Kerry Andrew, Flierl, Glenn Richard

“…Here it is argued that the vortical hot tower mechanism, claimed by Montgomery et al. and others to be essential for tropical cyclone formation, is the key ingredient responsible for Saturn’s polar vortices. …”
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Helical cyclogenesis as an extreme threshold phenomenon in a rotating stratified moist atmosphere by Galina Levina

“…The pivotal role of rotating cumulonimbus clouds, known as vortical hot towers (VHTs), is highlighted. They are a necessary element both to provide and to diagnose the instability. …”
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